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Lemon Crinkle Cookies

These lemon crinkle cookies are like a ray of delicious sunshine on a cloudy day. They're fluffy, cake-y and are easy and quick to make.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Chilling Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Servings: 24
Calories: 230 kcal
Course: Dessert , Baked Goods
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 3/4 all-purpose flour (210g)
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 3/4 cup white sugar
  • Zest from three lemons
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter at room temperature
  • 1/4 cup neutral oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 2 drops yellow food coloring gel
  • 3/4 cup powdered sugar sifted

Instructions

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  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda & salt. Set aside.
  2. In the bowl of a stand-up mixer (or with an electric hand mixer), combine the sugar, lemon zest, butter, oil & vanilla extract. Beat until very smooth & fluffy, about 1 minute. Add in 2-3 drops of food coloring gel & mix again. Add the eggs and beat once more. Pour in the dry ingredients & combine until no flour flecks are visible. Chill the dough for 30 minutes to firm up.
  3. Preheat the oven to 350F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Using a medium cookie scoop, scoop out balls of cookie dough & roll them in the sifted powdered sugar. Be sure to really cake it on. Place 6 cookies per baking sheet and bake for 12-13 minutes, until the centers are set. They’ll puff up a bit but fall as they cool. Repeat with the coating & baking with the remaining batter.

Notes

  • If the dough is too soft, you can always stick it in the fridge for an additional 30 minutes.
  • Store them in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Information

Calories 230kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 21g (7%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 32mg (11%) Sodium 12mg (1%) Potassium 3mg (0%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 12g (24%) Vitamin A 32IU (1%) Calcium 104mg (10%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 24Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 230

% Daily Value*

Calories 230kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 21g 7%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 32mg 11%
Sodium 12mg 1%
Potassium 3mg 0%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 12g 24%
Vitamin A 32IU 1%
Calcium 104mg 10%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.